Launching GainSeeker modules from LaunchPad

When you use your GainSeeker login name and password to log in to the LaunchPad module, you can use it to launch other GainSeeker modules without having to log in again.

 

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Starting the LaunchPad module

Start the LaunchPad module from the Windows Start menu or from another shortcut and log in

The LaunchPad window with quick-start buttons.

By default, the LaunchPad displays buttons for launching the most commonly used GainSeeker modules and a Choose button that allows you to launch additional GainSeeker modules. If your GainSeeker login does not have rights to access a module, or if a module has not been installed on your computer, those modules are not displayed on your LaunchPad screen.

GainSeeker modules that can be launched from the LaunchPad

The modules that may be available from the LaunchPad include:

Module:

Description:

GainSeeker Charts

Analyze variable SPC data and DMS defect data for process improvement—all in one module.

  • Charts
  • Dashboards
  • Desktops

Dynamic Reports

Create and view highly customized reports.

SPC Data Entry

Enter variable SPC data and associated traceability.

DMS Data Entry

Enter defect data and associated traceability.

SPC Designer

Create templates to customize and simplify data entry.

Administration

Set up security and configuration options.

GainSeeker Inspections

Create Inspections and Planned Inspections for data entry on PCs and Mobile Devices.

PC Collect

Run inspections on PCs that were created with GainSeeker's Inspection Editor.

SPC Charts and Reports

Analyze variable SPC data for process improvement, create charts and reports.

DMS Charts and Reports

Analyze defect data for process improvement, create charts and reports.

GainSeeker Utility

A collection of functions to help you easily maintain your GainSeeker System, including:

  • Import/Export Data
  • SQL Utility
  • Priority List Editor
  • Standard Utility
  • Audit Trail
  • Note Manager
  • GainSeeker Lists

Enterprise Dashboard

View the status of key process indicators, statistical filters, and SPC real-time failures.

Planner

Set up data entry sessions by specifying the standards and traceability information to use with a specific data entry template.

Monitor

View SPC failures on the most recent data, and track corrective actions and follow-ups.

 

Macro Editor

This program is no longer available from the LaunchPad module. To open this program, browse to your install folder and run Medit.exe

 

Macro launcher

This program is no longer available from the LaunchPad module. To open this program, browse to your install folder and run Launch.exe

Settings used to launch other GainSeeker modules

When you use the LaunchPad to start another GainSeeker module, the following settings are automatically applied to that module:

This information may have been set by:

You can also enter Additional command line parameters that you want to apply to the GainSeeker module being launched. For information about command line parameters, see Setting up shortcuts for automatic functions.

Launching other GainSeeker modules from the LaunchPad

  1. Click the Choose button.

  2. Click a GainSeeker module name on the Pick from List dialog that displays. Then, click OK.

Customizing the GainSeeker module buttons on the LaunchPad

If you have rights, you can remove buttons from the LaunchPad or change the function for the Choose button:

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To remove a button from the LaunchPad

  1. Click the File menu, then click Options.

The LaunchPad Options dialog displays.

  1. Clear the checkbox for the module you want to remove. Then click OK. (Select the checkbox to display the module.)

To change the function of the Choose button:

  1. Select the Other checkbox on the LaunchPad Options dialog (if it is not already selected).

  2. Click the drop-down list and choose the desired GainSeeker module. Then click OK.

The name of the Choose button changes to the name of the GainSeeker module you specify, as in this example: